I Know a Jordan New

I know a Jordan new
logically tracing a path
around rock and boulder
in accordance with laws
of fluid dynamics
and gravity

step by step

year by year

steadily marching
from the abundance
of a Galilean Sea

I know a Jordan new
unbiased intermediary
between cross, ark, and crescent
playing softly while Jacob sleeps
powerfully yielding to Joshua
dancing wildly
around faces submerged by John

I know a Jordan new
composer of promise
with bands of angels
comin' after thee
flowing strongly on both banks
equally to all sons of Abraham

Through days of war
and milliseconds of peace
Jordan moves
in disciplined sync
rhythm intent
steady beat
from mountaintop to sea

I know a Jordan new
dutifully obeying logic
of gravity's pull
seeking unreasonable answers
to predict
the soul's current

I know a Jordan new
hungrily yearning
for a map of more
than traditional landmarks
for the soul's direction

I know a Jordan new
meandering gently
balancing mind and heart
with one singular goal
to serve life-giving water
to the least of these